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This course is focused on theory, curriculum, methods and materials pertaining to the teaching of Social Studies in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: Admission to the National College of Education. 4 quarter hours.

This course focuses on teaching methods of teaching social studies to candidates in the elementary/middle level education MAT programs. Candidates will learn to develop effective social studies instruction in and for pluralistic democracy. The course stresses year-long planning, unit planning and lesson planning. It also introduces candidates to varied social studies methods. Use of primary sources, especially from the Library of Congress, is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Elementary Education M.A.T. program. 2 semester hours

This course is designed to give an overview of the appropriate theory, methods and materials related to the teaching of social studies in the primary classroom. 3 preclinical hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the National College of Education One quarter hour